JUNE 3, 2021 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has said there is little that the department does that isn't impacted by climate change, just like his predecessors had to deal with. It's been going on for hundreds of years. The President's Fiscal 2022 Defense Budget Request reflects that reality. Droughts, wildfires, sea level rise, increasing numbers of … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2021
Lebanese Armed Forces Remain Top-Notch Security Partner
JUNE 3, 2021 - The exercise Resolute Union 21 closed out May 28 in Lebanon. Over the 11-day multinational and joint exercise, the Lebanese Armed Forces, or LAF — security partners of the U.S. — exhibited top-notch performance, said the deputy director of strategy, plans and policy with U.S. Central Command. "The word is that the LAF was an outstanding professional … [Read more...]
Renters Insurance, Who Needs Tt Anyway?
JUNE 3, 2021 - Renting a home is a huge milestone in life, but it also comes with many unfamiliar obstacles and responsibilities. To ensure military members are doing their best to protect themselves, their residence, and valuables against any unforeseen damages, renters are strongly encouraged to purchase a comprehensive renters insurance plan. Prior to 2015, privatized … [Read more...]
New Army Pay, Personnel Mobile App Available
JUNE 3, 2021 – The U.S. Army announced today that its Integrated Personal and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A) mobile application is available for download on the Apple Store for iOS operating systems. The IPPS-A app is the first in the Army to allow mobile access to an Army human resources system, with technology comparable to secure banking and personal service apps. Now users … [Read more...]
Special Forces Get Small Powerful Cyber Support Device
JUNE 3, 2021 - U.S. Special Operations Forces have a new aid in the fight against cyber-attacks. The Tactical Key Loader (TKL) cryptographic key device, which answers the Army’s call for the Next Generation Load Device-Small (NGLD-S), provides critical command and control of emergency, time sensitive and secure communications during Special Forces missions. The device is … [Read more...]